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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
District Court.

The following business was transacted
yesterday:
Graves vsShepard. Judgment for plant
if for $1,537.80 and foreclosure.
Kluge vs.. Choate. Motion for new trial
over1ued. Defendant appeals.
Shelley We. City. Motion for new trial
overruled. Plaintiff appeals.
The court viii to-day adjourn for the
term.
The following criminal cases we're dis
posed of during this term OF the court
G. G. Fielder, murder; not guilty.
@. G. Fielder, aggravated assault, guilty;
fined $50.
Jerry Allen, aggravated assault, fined
500.
Charles McAnally, false swearing; not
guilty, on plea of insanity.
F. A. Finn, conspiracy to detraud; not
guilty.
E. Garcia, assault to murder, guilty
fned$500.
Annie B. HUTCHINSON, murder; mistrial.
Perry Scott. forgery two cases); fonr
years.
John Ensall, theft of horses, guilty; ten
years.
Will Mum, theft, guilty. two years.
George Trowser, burglary two cases.,
guilty; four years.
Carlos Hernandez, theft of horses,
guilty; five years.
Mint Morris, theft, not guilty on plea Of
insanity.
Ut. Brown, fence cutting, not guilty on
plea OF insonity.
jeff Lyle, theft of cattle; not guilty.
August Littleton, forgery, guilty; two
years.
Dan Rust, burglary, guilty; two years,
George Brown, theft, guilty; two years.
81 Robertson, theft, guilty; two years.
Sam Shooter, assault TO murder, guilty;
two years.
XII Harrington, swindling, guilty; two
years.
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BRYANT Richmond.

Notwithstanding the extreme cold a
crowd of interested friends filled the Bap-
fist church yesterday N ornlng to witness
the marriage of Prof. l. H. Bryant and
Miss Leila Richmond.
Professor Bryant is we'll known as the
principal of the City High school, aud his
standing in our community is guaran-
tee that his fair bride has placed her hap
piness in safe keeping.
Miss Richmond is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. M. B. Richmond, formerly of
Mississippi. She was last year pupil of
the High school, and it is probable that
the romance, which eliminated yesterday,
had its beginning in the respect and
esteem between teacher and pupil.
At $3.50 the wedding march, played by
Miss Annie Doom, of the senior class of
the High school, preluded the entrance of
the bridal party. The ushers, Messrs.
Phillips, Gregory, Pruitt and Tooke, pre-
coded the bride and groom, who were
greeted with stir of welcome by the
large assembly present.
The bride wore a charming gray cos
tune of Ottoman silk and wool, effect
lively combined, completed by a close
fitting gray hat with tinted plumes, and
her lovely face looked out from the cloud
like drapery of her toilet upon the new
world opening before her like the morn
ing star beaming through the gray mists
of dawn upon new and unknown day.
DR.. Howard performed the ceremony in
his usual impressive manner, and after
leaving the church the happy couple were
surrounded by friends and loaded with
congratulations.
Professor and Mrs. Bryant left on the
south bound Missouri Pacific train for
Monterey, Mexico, via San Antonio. After
returning to Austin they will be at home
with the family of Rev.W. w. Pinson, on
Tenth street.
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Thieves Doings.

The house of Mrs. j. L. Vredenburgh
south of the river, was entered by thieves
on Monday, in broad daylight, during the
Temporary absence of the family.
The thieves entered through window
ION tha front gallery, in full view of the
|rosd, by breaking pane of glass in the
upper sash and christening the window
Every drawer and box was upset in their
search for money-that seeming to be
'their object, as jewelry was left untouched,
as also were food and clothing so far as
has been discovered. They secured
bowen five and ten dollars-the most OF
Do from a child's toy bank.
The thieves are supposed to be couple
'of tramps, who were in the vicinity and
were fed by the neighbors. Ons had a
.Enastaohe and wore a greenish brown coat
Both wore caps, and were about 20 years
.of age
This is the second time that the house
BIAS been entered and robbed in the same
May. The first time over thirty dollars
worth of iewelry was taken, but quite a
|suR of money escaped their notice. Since
Z hat time no money has been kept in the
Blouse to tempt thieves.
Bjuldin'B pasture has been for the last
fhree winters a camping ground for
NraUps, and the attention of officers of
Ahe law is called to that fact.
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District Court.

In the district court yesterday in the
base Of Euls Nichols vs.. Aquilla Nichols,
Butt for trespass to try title, the jury
gave d verdict for plaintiff, assessing the
lFaiae OF the land and Improvements in
controversy at $1,000, and the occupation
.of the land while improved at $1,000, and
Before Improved at $3.50.
The GA uf Sam Schroeder, charged with
Shooting and wounding white man at
iNanchGea, 10 colored girls room, was
OB trial and continued.
In che days of the republic Of Texas,
sa negro VINO served in some capacity for
the army was killed at the battle of
|GoliNd. 4 negro from Pennsylvania
applied for and got his patent, as heir,
'for about 1000 acres OF land, and dis =
posed OF about One-half of the land.
AFTERWARDS q negro woman from Ala
lbams claimed herself the wife of the
NEGRO who lad served the republic, and
the state issued a patent to her for the
balance OF he land.
Owners under the original certificate,
protested, saying the old negro had no
wife or family, but the state issued the
patent to toe woman. Suit was brought
DID the district court by j. R. Smith and
.others, owners of the interest of the Penn
|eylvapia negro, against W. M. Walton and
lOtherg, holding the lterests of the Ala
sb&mR woman. Judge Walker yesterday
'gave Judgment in favor of the latter
.thus quitting their title to about 1900
aeres al l2ud, unless the case is appealed.
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Naxas Volunteer Guard.

The folio wing is list of the officers oil
the Texas Volunteer Guard:
FIRST ivision-Major general, A. S
Rob rts; austin.
First Brigade-A. f. Bedell, brigadier.
general; Hampstead.
Second Brigade-H. B. Stoddard, briga
dier general; Bryan.
FIRST Regiment Infantry-W. A. Chill
dress colonel, Houston; W. d. Belts,
lieutenant colonel, Orange; j. M. Wesson
major, Navasota; and ten companies
infantry.
Second Regiment Infantry - R. P
6myth, colonel, Estacado; @. M. Camp
bell, lieutenant-c colonel, Bolton; E. A
Stuart, major, Bryan; aid nine companies
infantry and one of artillery.
Third Regiment Infantry-P. E. Peare
sen, colonel, Richmond; Boyce McCor-
Dick, lieutenant-c colonel, Weimar; j. p
Bridges, major; Luling; and cen COM
panies infantry.
Fourth Regiment Infantry-A. j. Hous
ION, colonel, Dallas; j. A. Styron, lieuten-
ntcolonel, Cleburne; L. "A. Fuller, major
Decatur, and eight companies of infantry
and one company of artillery.
fifth Regiment Infantry-Job Gunter
colonel, Sherman; R. j. House, lieutenant
colonel, Tyler; Fl. M. Gate, major, Nine
ola, and eleven companies of infantry.
Unattached - Galveston Artillery and
Galveston Artillery Light Guard, Prairie
Rangers Cavalry, and San Bernard
Mounted Rifles, two companies OF. cavalry
in process of organization.
Battalion of Colored Iufantry-Jacob
Lyons, major, San Antonio, and four com
panies of infantry.
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[FROM SATURDAYS DAILY
Thieves on the Rampage,

Yesterday morning u night-watohmsn
returned home as usual, made fire in his
room, settled himself comfortably in bed,
and was just entering the sunny land of
dreams when he was called back TO the
real world and told that he had no wood
only the few sticks there were in his room
that the fastenings had been removed
from the outside of his wood house and
his wood stolen. What situation, and the
thermometer way below the freezing point.
What remedy None, but to turn out
after his weasisome nights watch, in tine
early morning and bitter cold, to bay
wood. This Waterman is not profaue
man, otherwise we shouldn't wonder if he
made blue streaks in the freezing atmos-
phere.
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The Case of Mr.. Muir.

Mrs. E. E. Muir desires to correct the
statement made in connection with the
case of her husband, Mr.. James A. Muir,
that she had applied to Sheriff Hornsby
for material help for herself and children.
Star from ever appealing to him for care, u
she writes, II have friends who would, at
least, shelter me and NINE"
Mrs. Muir is an excellent woman, and
has been greatly devoted to her husband
in all his troubles. The STATESMAN SYM
pathizes with her in her devotion, and is
glad to notice that she proudly refers to
her stability to work and not to beg," even
If she had no friends upon whom she could
rely. 1t would have been nothing to her
discredit, however, if she had needed and
asked assistance, whether from Captain
Hornsby or any of her many friends in
this city.
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FOR THE POOR.
The Entertainment Last Night at
Turner Hall.

1t is to be regretted that bad weather
prevented such an attendance as was ex-
pected at the entertainment given last
night, under the auspices of the German
American Ladies' Aid society, for the
benefit of the poor.
The exercises we're generally quite en-
Pertaining, embracing an interesting
comic recitation by Misc Isabella Brack.
enridge; comic character song by Miss
Josie Johnson and Master George Moore,
who both did well; recital OF the pretty
poetical selection, "AnnIe and Willie's
Prayer" with graceful effect, by Miss
Maggie McCashin; an operetta of pleasing
juvenile rendition, principally by the
bright little ones of Mrs. Ziller's school,
and the parasOl drill, in which the follow.
ing participated with good deal of credit:
Joe Johnson, Stella Moses, Mary Reyes,
Francis Goldbaum, lone Mcbride, Isabella
Breckenridge, Minnie Goodman, Walter
Smith, Ray Smith, Louis Brueggerhoff,
Chas. Daniels, George Moore, Hilmer
Tegner, Willie Price.
The cast in the operetta, "Red Riding
Hoods Rescue" was as follows:
Red Riding Hood, Daisy Taylor; Mama,
lOue mcDtluoS WOOuuhn, nlLu0J L6Ruof,
Wolf, Hugo Wilkie; and Others in the
minor characters of Robin, Rose, Butter
cup and Blue Bells. All executed their
parts with nice appreciation of their
respective roles.
1t was mainly a children's entertain.
ment, 1t is true, but as such was all the
more interesting as an exhibition of
juvenile talent. The committee in charge
desire to express their thanks for the
kindly assistance rendered them in their
work by the following ladies' and gentle
men:
Misses Mary Raymond, Fannie Johns,
Emily Gihin, Mrs. Jno. o. johnson, Miss
Saunders, Mr.. Hazard, and special thanks
to Mr.. Brown for free use Of Turner hall.
There is no doubt that II the entertain
ment had been postponed till there was
good weather, there would have been a
good attendance. Many who bought
tickets even were not present.
[other local on 9Th page.l
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Kettle-drum and Reoeption.

The weather man in Washington had
not evidently received an invitation to
Mrs. Paul ThoTnton's afternoon tea and
reception, or he would have ordered the
snow storm held over until to-day. He
furnished for yesterday about ss wet aud
disagreeable afternoon and evening as
the peripatetic, psrambulating reporter
has TO put up with in his varied ex-
periences. But, bad as was tho weather,
it did not deter the favored ones, who
received invitatio IS, from attending Mrs.
Thornton's kstt drum. The young ladies
came in force and took early tea in a
party strictly feminine, spent delightful
afternoon, until the arrival OF the first
male intruder, ebout 8 o'clock, when their
attentions were commanded for his ex-
elusive entertainment. he bore il
bravely, though 5eemed not displeased
when the second the third, and then the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
STUART SEMINARY.
The Christmas Exercises-M Musical
and Art Exhibit.

Last evening the Caliiopean society of
Stuart seminary gave very delightful
musicale. Ghe entertainment was an
nounced for 1880, aud orc the strokes of
o'clock had died away on the frosty air
the.guests began to arrive, and by 1880
the spacious drawing rooms were COM
fortably crowded. The programme was
as follows:
Misses Womack and Doak,
.. "Queen of the Night, Vocal solo
Mics Rosa Speed.
Misses Hoxie ana Alexander. ''''N' = '>'
4. "They Put No Flowers On My Papa'e
Grave Miss Anna Hunt. Ne'''''i0n
'''0''9 Miss Annie D 80; Instrumental 500
6. "Rock Me to Sleep, Mother. 49,. Recitation
Miss Liz e Roberts.
Z. "Lover and the Bird. Vocal Solo
Mics Lila Womack.
g. " ,o 1E;y from Erminie", '....' Chorus
y InS flrS' re Miss Vie Wade Ns'i'a'ion
TO- 'Barcarole" .................... Quartette
Misses speed, Womack, Doak and Hoxie.
Il. 'Recollectlons of Home Instrumental Solo
Miss Lila WOmack.
The different participants performed
their separate parts so perfectly that 1t is
impossible to particularize. The whole
programme was carried out with that ease
and familiarity that comes of constant
practice.
At the close of the concert the doors
of the art studio we're thrown open and
the guests invited to inepect the work of
the young ladies during the present term.
The collection is very complete, contain
ing both paintings and orayon work. The
different productions are all 50 well ex-
ecuted that it would be unfair to psrticu-
larize, but the universal verdict was that
they were swell DONE" The young ladies'
certainly deserve much credit for their
skill in welding the artists brush. The
studio and drawing rooms were bea1ti-
fully decorated, appropriate to the coca
sion, there being the emblematio Christ
mas mistletoe and holly branch hanging
on the wall, while the different pictures
were decorated with cedar, making very
beautiful exhibit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
Lucky H-I-X.

Mr.. Barbisch's elegant prize, a hand
some dressing case, was won last evening
by throw of As, made by Mr.. Lock
Brush for Mr.. Chas. T. Hicks. There
we're 125 chances of one dollar each. Mr.
Hicks throw was the 124th of the 1875
chances.
Mr.. Lock Brush won the other dressing
case, of the same kind and value, throwing
A for the prize.
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CITY AND COUNTY.
fFRoM THURSDAYS DAILY. !
Standardization

Mr.. Nm. p. Ewing, a handsome young
attorney Of BRENNAN, was married yester-
DAY SC Kyle to Miss Addie Breedlove, also
'of Brennan, who, presumably as Mr..
Hwing's choice, must be one of the bellies
'of that place, but has been for some time
+ dividing her time among friends here and
st Kyle. The ceremony took place at the
.residence OF Mr.. j. L, Hay-Rev. j. NJ.
Carroll, of Taylor, officiating. The happy
'oOupis came in last evening from Kyle,
|stoPped over at the Driskill, and will leave
Ithis morning for their future home in
.Branham.
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FROM FRIDAYS DAILY. |
District Court.

The following parties, all colored, were
seutenced yesterday: Dan Rust for bur
glsry, ? yeGrs; Sam Schroeder for assault to
M cdef, years; and George Brown for
theft, years.
In the case of W. NJ. Wilson, authorized
by the legislature to sue the state, judg
meut was rendered, by Judge Walker, in
favor of w. M. Wilson for $500, amount
of his demand, less $240. Captain Wilson
WIS the contractor who built the Rusk
penitentiary and had to.accept state war
rants instead of cash, for which his con-
tract called. The suit is for the differ
enco resulting from having to sell the
warrants at their discount value.
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Gertrude Moses, Stella Fancber and Lille
Carr deserve special mention.
At the close of the performances Hon,
A. p. Woodbridge, president OF the city
schools, was introduced by Rev. P. Lauth
and spoke in highly commendstOry terms
of the reading and music, as did also
Professor VIM, VINO was present. The
recitations Of Misses Fisher, Robinson and
McCashin showed fne oratoriai training,
and little Miss CarT's ''Nick van Siam
was delivered clearly aud with aPpropri-
ate gesture.
The exercises were, az a whole, quite a
success.
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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT

The State Of Texas 10 all persons interested in the
Guardianship Of the estate Of Maggie Forbes,
minor.
Al Jernipan, guardian Of the estate OF Bnif
for discharge In the county court of Travis county,
which will be acted on at the next term Of said
court, commencing the first Monday In January,
1858, at the court house thereof In the city Of Aus
tin, nc which time all persons interested In said
guardianship may appear and contest such account,
n they SEQ proper TO do co.
Witness, Frank Brown, clerk Of seld court, and
Der. 1887. II. BROwN,
[sEAL1 Clrrh.
JETY BRowE, Deputy
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those present during his sickness, who
did everything in their power that devo
ton could suggest. Mr.. Stone had taken
his wife aud son to California, and was
here on business in the interest of his
wife's sister, Mrs. Hutcherson. The re-
mains are still at the Avenue awaiting
Mrs. Stones arrival from California by
way of her home at Galveston. As will be
seen by the dispatches, MIR. Stone was
quite prominent citizen of Galveston.
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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT.

The State of Texas TO all persons Interested In the
guardianship OF the estates Of Samuel, Mary and
robert A. McCorile, riaors:
Mrs Mary j. McCorkle, guardian Of the estate
Of said minors, has filed her final account and
application for discharge IN the county court Of
Travis county, which Will DO acted on at the next
term of said court commencing the first Monday
In january, 1883, at the court house thereof In the
city Of Austin at which time all persons Interested
in said guardianship may appear and c,ntest such
account, II they see proper 10 do 30.
Witness, Frank Brown, clerk Of sid court, and
the seal thereof attached, this 10Th day u Esyem
Ter, 1887. FRANK BEowE,
(sEALl Clerk.
JETT BRowN, Deputy
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University of Virginia,

P.o. University Of Va, Va.
The 9th Session began Oct. let, 1887, tad ELL
continue nine months, but students can m Ter At
any time, and after January let, 1885 reduction Of
one-third of charges. Thorough instruction In
Literary, scientific and Professional Departments.
nd Agriculture.
For catalogue, apply 70
q. s. VEEABlE, Chairman 81 Faculty
r. o. University Of Virginia, Va.
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work before them promptly, they I'D.
iourued to meet sgain this afternoon at
1 O'Clock in their Office as here were mat
tiers of importance to be considered az
that time.
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Death of MIR. nc. Stone.

The death of Mr.. Henry Clay Stone,
which occurred here, at the Avenue hotel,
and which is referred to in the telegraphic
oolrmns Of THE STATE MN, WIS IN IN
usually cad occurrence, happening as it
did away from home and in the absence
Of his immediate family, his wife
and sons. His brother-in-iew, Mr.
Wharton Branch, and Mrs.
Stones sister, Mrs. Briggs, were among
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
st. Mary's Academy Entertainment


In response to an invitation from the
editress of "Our Lady's Journal" the
study hall at st. Marys academy was
thronged with pupils on Thursday even
ing, to listen to the reading of the Journal
and some choice musical and oratorical
selections. For want of room the invita-
tions, we regret to learn, were not general,
but the few who had the privilege of at
tending the recital were very much pleased
with it. The sisters hope before long to
have hall to which their friends and the
friends of their pupils can be invited
without fear of being crushed in a crowd
or nearly suffocated, as was the case at
the commencement exercises in June.
The following was the programme of
the exercises yesterday:
PROGRAMME.
"Marche de Puritans". ....... instrumental Trio
No Mieses Billeisen, Jeftries and Cornell;
80, Rosebud Garland of Girls. ......... Chorus
"Polka Brillante'' ........ Instrumental Duet
Misees g. and S. Moses.
'D'A Our Lady;e journal O'''
Misses D. and L. Carr.
ne Last 'noro Miss K. Rsheff. heci'au0n
"Come Haste and Seek" Vocal Duet
Misses j. Young and E. Fancher.
| ste Deumn. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS chad
Miss Lille Carr
| "Christmas Carroll ..................R Recitation
Miss NJ. Robinson.
Vocal Solo: 49,. ,..........M Miss NJ. Mcnamara
"Nick van Siam" .....................R Recitation
Miss L. Carr.
'Invitation to the Dance. instrumental Solo
Miss E. Fsncher.
"Lttle Rockets, Christmas" .........,. Recitation
Miss Margaret McCashin.
| "Webers Last Idea". 49,. ...,. instrumental Solo
| Miss G. Moses
"Beautiful Moonlight" ....................C Chorus
Closing Remarks.
The readers Of the Journal" Misses
Blanche Emerson, May Davis ana Nellie
Reilly acquitted themselves OF the task
very efficiently end gracefully. The music
was of high order and spleudidIy rem
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-12-29
FREDDIE PErMECKY,
Champion Rifle Shot
Tayna
Dallas Fair
and State Exposition

Considering that the winner of this
medal is a lad but half through his teens,
the gaining of this victory and it's en-
blem is something to BIS proud of. 1t is
unnecessary to state that his father, Mr..
j. @. Petmecky, is as proud as Fred him
self, and points to his son as a "worthy
son of an illustrious SIRE"
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Won the Gold Medal.

Master Fred Petmecky received last
night, from Dallas, beautiful gold medal
the trophy awarded him as the champion
rifle shot of the state of Texas. The
trophy is beauty indeed, the design be-
ing the Texas star, the five points of
which penetrate surrounding wreath OF
laurel. The medal is pendent from pin
representing the rifle, i'll the use of which
he shows such remarkable skill. Upon the
me dial is engraved:
1887
FREDDIE PErMECKY,
Champion Rifle Shot
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Mustang Liniment

I MEXICAN. MUSTANG LINDfENT, applied vigor-
ously - 1sath % 'winney, Wind Calls q Sore Backs
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Mustang Liniment

MEXICAN MUSTANG EMINENT, for NAN and
BEAsT. Greatest Curative discovery ever made.
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Mustang LinimenH

MEXICAN MUSTANG IMMINENT should always
be kept in HOUSE, SrABLE and FACTORY. Saves loss
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Mustang L.inimsni

MEXICAN MUSTANG IMMINENT, cures Rheuma-
ffsBi, Junbo0o, scfnffea, Lame Back Sttg Joisfa
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Mustang L.iniment

HRXICAN MUSTANG INIMEET is death to Pills,
Or soRHE, CAKZD BREASTS and all IsPLAzr1AIIoS
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Musical Gifts
OF NEW Books,
OF NEW Books,
z Birthday Book Of Musicians

Please examine Ditson 81 Co.'S Books OF Musical
Literature. rhey constitute quite library, and
are, Individually and collectively attractive
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-27

A. V. Browns Subdivision of w u of
Block 80, Stinson, Brown 81
RamSey'S Addition.
Supposed owner and Amt of
description. Lot Assm't
William Schmidt. .1 SS6. so